Steel Estimating Solutions
Attention Steel Erectors
Learn how over 400 Steel Erectors have revolutionized the way they estimate. Take your estimating department digital with the Steel Erection Bid Wizard. Only software on the market made for Erectors by an Erector.
🏗️ Steel Erection Cost Estimator – Accurate U.S. Pricing for Your Project (2025)
Welcome to Steel Estimating Solutions — your trusted source for calculating accurate steel erection costs across the United States. Whether you’re estimating the cost to erect a steel building, managing a commercial construction bid, or preparing to install a metal frame building, we provide reliable data to help you plan confidently.
Our steel erection cost estimator is designed to deliver real-world costs based on:
📍 Project location
⚙️ Structure size and steel weight
👷♂️ Labor rates
🏗️ Crane and rigging time
📏 Compliance and logistics
🔧 What Is a Steel Erection Cost Estimator?
A steel erection cost estimator calculates the total cost of installing structural steel components on-site. This includes:
Labor and crew size
Crane rental for steel erection
Steel tonnage
Site conditions
OSHA and fall protection compliance
Use it to determine:
💵 Cost per ton and per square foot
⏳ Average time to erect steel buildings
🔨 Material handling and safety expenses
Whether you’re building a warehouse, industrial steel structure, retail center, or pre engineered metal building, our tool helps eliminate guesswork.
📊 Steel Erection Cost Breakdown (2025 U.S. Data)
| Building Type | Cost per Sq. Ft. | Cost per Ton |
|---|---|---|
| Light Commercial Buildings | $6 – $12 | $400 – $550 |
| Warehouses | $9 – $15 | $500 – $750 |
| Custom Steel Structures | $12 – $20+ | $700 – $1,200+ |
Use our commercial steel erection calculator or steel frame building cost estimator to tailor pricing to your project.
📍 Regional Steel Erection Labor Costs
| City / State | Avg. Labor Rate | Cost per Sq. Ft. |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $65/hr | $8 – $13 |
| Chicago, IL | $72/hr | $10 – $16 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $80/hr | $12 – $18 |
| Atlanta, GA | $60/hr | $7 – $12 |
| New York, NY | $95/hr | $14 – $22 |
Our structural steel labor rates vary based on union vs. non-union markets. Use the metal building erection cost estimator to factor in local conditions.
🧮 Example: Steel Erection Cost Estimate for a 20,000 Sq. Ft. Warehouse
| Item | Cost Estimate |
|---|---|
| Steel Materials (200 tons) | $160,000 |
| Labor (800 hrs @ $65/hr) | $52,000 |
| Equipment & Crane Rental | $14,000 |
| Safety & Compliance | $5,000 |
| Overhead & Insurance | $4,500 |
| Total Estimate | $235,500 |
| Per Sq. Ft. Cost | $11.78 |
This sample includes steel fabrication and erection cost, permits, and full compliance coverage.
📦 What’s Included in Our Steel Erection Estimates?
Steel erection labor cost estimator
Crane operation & rigging planning
Safety, insurance, and OSHA oversight
Steel column installation rates
Timeframes for I-beam or joist installation
DIY steel erection cost insights if managing your own crew
Full cost calculator for steel structure designs
🧠 Cost-Saving Tips for Your Project
Bundle supply + erection – Lower costs using single-source providers
Schedule cranes efficiently – Avoid delays and overtime
Use pre engineered steel buildings – Fewer onsite labor hours
Compare steel shop erection quotes – Always get 2–3 bids
Limit rework by precise planning – Especially for industrial steel building erection cost
🛠️ Try Our Free Steel Erection Cost Estimator Tool
✔️ Calculates cost per ton & per square foot
✔️ Adjusts for location, labor, equipment
✔️ Supports DIY, pre engineered, and structural projects
✔️ Fast & free — no signup required
Need help? Visit our website to explore services or request a custom quote.
What is it that poses the biggest challenge for you as an estimator? Rest assured: it will not be that tough and time-consuming anymore. With SEBW, every step of the estimation process is much more streamlined – from calculating costs to customizing production rates and meeting labor requirements.
Based on hundreds of integrated task formulas, SEBW greatly expedites the once-manual structural steel estimating process. When using it, you will only need to:
- Do a steel erection takeoff
- Import or enter takeoff into SEBW
- Add crew size, equipment, crane and any general conditions needed
- Massage the bid to your liking
- Done, you have a Bid Proposal created as well as a duration schedule
For takeoffs, Steel Erection Bid Wizard can be integrated with Tekla, eTakeoff, SDS2, and many other specialized tools. Streamline whatever you’re doing with a bunch of leading steel estimating products and solutions.
Metal Building Bid Wizard is an Excel-based solution that takes the guesswork out for your estimators. Similar to SEBW, it’s designed to simplify estimation at all stages of your construction project. But unlike it, MBBW is used for pre-engineered metal buildings.
Both our metal and structural steel estimating solutions are easy to use. Here’s how you can nail it with MBBW:
- specify length, width, and pitch
- enter equipment, tooling, transportation, and other project-related costs
- input labor costs, tax liabilities, etc.
- prepare your construction takeoff
- get an estimate
The next thing to do is to go over the numbers. Once everything is taken into account and works well for your company, you can be sure your bids will be nothing but accurate.
Even a minor error in your estimate can eat away at your company’s bottom line. What we offer is an automated way to prevent costly mistakes and make sure you’re not losing money.
Using our metal and steel solutions for building estimates is all about having numerical peace of mind. They minimize human error and, in doing so, increase project profitability and cost-efficiency. Say bye to wrong estimates and their detrimental effects once and for all!
How about checking out our software in action? We can’t wait to provide you with a demo and guide you on how to estimate steel erection and metal building projects the right way. Schedule it online to get started.
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